Clifford Smith: R.I. will never try something new

Friday

Mar 14, 2014 at 11:20 AM

I was excited and hopeful when I read the March 12 editorial “Famished for leadership.” It correctly pointed out how a cross-section of Rhode Island citizens (and voters, I hope), feel about our sitting state officials.

I was excited and hopeful when I read the March 12 editorial “Famished for leadership.” It correctly pointed out how a cross-section of Rhode Island citizens (and voters, I hope), feel about our sitting state officials.

Since Rhode Island fares so poorly in so many categories that are reflective of a healthy business climate, one could deduce that the voters really are going to do something about the poor-performing state senators and state representatives who are up for re-election.

But wait a minute. This is Rhode Island, where we have certain groups, not to mention public-sector unions, that would never consider not voting for a Democrat.

So I guess we’re stymied again, because no matter how dire the situation is and continues to be, should we vote for — GASP — Republicans?